Wellness topic · page 5

Cooling & Summer Heat

Hawthorn, Rose, Goji and Chrysanthemum Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Hawthorn, Rose, Goji and Chrysanthemum Tea

Traditionally used to soothe the liver, clear heat and brighten the eyes

⏱ 10 min 1 pot

Lotus Leaf, Winter Melon, Adzuki and Hyacinth Bean Soup

Lotus Leaf, Winter Melon, Adzuki and Hyacinth Bean Soup

Traditionally taken to clear summer heat and support fluid balance

⏱ 2 hr 15 min About 4 bowls (from 8 cups water)

Honeysuckle, Chrysanthemum and Dandelion Root Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Honeysuckle, Chrysanthemum and Dandelion Root Tea

Traditionally taken to clear heat, resolve toxins and ease summer heat

⏱ 9 min 1 pot (re-steep until pale)

Loofah and Grass Carp Tail Soup

Loofah and Grass Carp Tail Soup

Traditionally cools summer heat and eases thirst and irritability

⏱ 40 min 4–5 bowls

Bitter Melon, Soybean and Pork Bone Soup

Bitter Melon, Soybean and Pork Bone Soup

Traditionally clears summer heat and is associated with easing greasiness

⏱ 5 hr 30 min 4–5 bowls

Kudzu, Mung Bean and Job's Tears Soup

Kudzu, Mung Bean and Job's Tears Soup

Traditionally used to clear summer heat and support clearer, acne-prone skin

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Braised Bitter Melon with Roast Pork Belly

Home-Style Dishes

Braised Bitter Melon with Roast Pork Belly

Traditionally enjoyed to clear summer heat and support healthy blood pressure

⏱ 40 min 2–3 servings

Water-Draining, Dampness-Clearing Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Water-Draining, Dampness-Clearing Tea

Traditionally used to clear summer heat and support the body in draining dampness

⏱ 2 hr 10 min About 4 bowls

Chayote, Bamboo Fungus and Water Chestnut Soup

Chayote, Bamboo Fungus and Water Chestnut Soup

Traditionally enjoyed to clear heat and support healthy blood pressure and lipids

⏱ 1 hr 50 min About 4 bowls

Water Chestnut and Job's Tears (Coix) Congee

Congee & Porridge

Water Chestnut and Job's Tears (Coix) Congee

Low-purine foods traditionally used to clear damp-heat and ease gout discomfort

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 2 bowls

American Ginseng, Wood Ear and Fig Soup

American Ginseng, Wood Ear and Fig Soup

Traditionally nourishes yin and supports the bowel against heat and dryness

⏱ 1 hr 20 min 2 bowls

Honeysuckle Carrot Winter Melon Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Honeysuckle Carrot Winter Melon Tea

Traditionally used to clear heat and support the body in cold season

⏱ 1 hr 5 min 3 cups

Wild Watercress Soup

Wild Watercress Soup

Traditionally used to nourish yin and clear heat in dry weather

⏱ 3 hr 10 min 1 pot (about 6 bowls)

Kudzu Root & Job's Tears Soup

Kudzu Root & Job's Tears Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat, promote urination, and support healthy blood pressure

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Watercress & Pork Lung Soup

Watercress & Pork Lung Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat and moisten the lungs

⏱ 3 hr 30 min 5–6 bowls

Gang Mei Root & Lean Pork Soup

Gang Mei Root & Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat and soothe the throat

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 3 bowls

Pine Nut and Hemp Seed Congee

Congee & Porridge

Pine Nut and Hemp Seed Congee

Traditionally used to moisten the intestines and ease dryness-type constipation

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2–3 bowls

Burdock, Old Cucumber and Dried Duck Gizzard Soup

Burdock, Old Cucumber and Dried Duck Gizzard Soup

Traditionally used to nourish yin, clear heat and soothe the throat

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 4 bowls

Celery, Water Chestnut, Apple and Carrot Soup

Celery, Water Chestnut, Apple and Carrot Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat, moisten dryness and support healthy blood pressure

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

Seaweed, Tofu and Lean Pork Soup

Seaweed, Tofu and Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat, promote urination and support healthy blood pressure

⏱ 25 min 3–4 bowls

Daylily, Tofu, and Lean Pork Soup

Daylily, Tofu, and Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally used to clear damp-heat and ease chest fullness

⏱ 30 min 3 to 4 servings

American Ginseng, Solomon's Seal and Dried Conch Soup

American Ginseng, Solomon's Seal and Dried Conch Soup

Traditionally nourishes yin and moistens dryness, eases a bitter, dry mouth

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Adenophora, Asparagus Root and Ophiopogon Congee (Sha Shen Er Dong Zhou)

Congee & Porridge

Adenophora, Asparagus Root and Ophiopogon Congee (Sha Shen Er Dong Zhou)

Traditionally nourishes yin, moistens dryness and clears restlessness

Lizardfish (Suo Luo Yu) and Hairy Gourd Soup

Lizardfish (Suo Luo Yu) and Hairy Gourd Soup

Traditionally clears damp-heat from the digestive tract; nourishing for the whole family

⏱ 1 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls